Jenna's Top 3 Tips For Healthy Eating

I'm not going to lie. Being on the Gleeset, there is all kind of food around! Recently we were shooting well past bedtime, and they had a burger truck, a French fry truck, and a grilled cheese truck! I was like, you're kidding, right? Those foods are delicious, yes, but they're definitely not what I should be snacking on late at night. (All that grease is not a good idea before bed!)

Now don't get me wrong: I definitely hit the burger truck for dinner every now and again. But to make sure I don't give in to temptation every day, I have a few little tricks that keep me on track:

Always eat breakfast. It speeds up your metabolism, and it changes the way you eat all day. You don't get cravings! My go-to is egg whites, and I find the energy they give me so important, especially now that I'm working with a trainer.

Have a snack on hand. I'm not a huge snacker, but when hunger strikes between meals, I usually reach for some raw almonds. One serving (about 24 almonds) is the perfect way to stay satisfied until it's time to eat again!

Bring your lunch. It can be hard to find healthy meals you enjoy when your options are limited. So whether it's me being on-set or you being at school, it's often easier if you can take things that you know are good for you-but that you know you'll definitely enjoy too!

Oh, and one more thing I've learned recently? If you're working out and taking care of your body, you don't really want the greasy food that makes you feel tired or blah. You actually crave the good stuff!
How about you? What's your absolute best healthy eating tip?

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